Billed as the Eighth Wonder of the World and the most loved wrestler of all time (even when he was a heel). He stood 7'4" and 500 pounds. He feuded with the likes of Big John Studd and The Mongolian Stomper.
According to www.Andrethegiant.com, "Andre's fame also opened the door to Hollywood. He made his acting debut in 1975 as "Big Foot" in The Six Million Dollar Man."
The site also stated, "Andre enjoyed the experience and went on to appear in television shows including B.J. and the Bear, The Fall Guy and The Greatest American Hero, and movies such as Conan the Destroyer, Micki and Maude, and Trading Mom."
The site also reported that his favorite role, and the one for which he is best remembered, was the lovable giant "Fezzik" in Rob Reiner's classic The Princess Bride.
